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1.4 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-268 ft
Descent
00:16:07
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
5,051 ft
Altitude min
5,183 ft
Altitude max
5,183 ft
Altitude start
5,062 ft
Altitude end
-1.667%
Grade
-70.431%
Grade max
62.794%
Grade min
2,244 ft
Distance climb
4,156 ft
Distance down
864 ft
Distance flat
00:16:07
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Windmill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gooseberry Mesa
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42535 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43984 in E-Biking
    • #25727 in Trail Running
    • #74318 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

If you're ready to get off the slick rock and want some varied terrain with incredible views then the Windmill Loop is where it's at White dots generally mark the trail. The trail will put you within a foot of the edge of the mesa at times so watch your step and have your camera ready!

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 88 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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        Directions to windmill-9090 trailhead (37.146870, -113.183520)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Windmill

        ▼ Where is Windmill located?
        Windmill is located in Gooseberry Mesa, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Gooseberry Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.14687, -113.18352.
        ▼ How hard is Windmill?
        Windmill is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.667%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Windmill?
        Windmill has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 268 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,051 ft to 5,183 ft.
        ▼ Is Windmill a point to point trail?
        Windmill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Windmill?
        Windmill is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Windmill?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Windmill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Windmill?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Windmill are:
        • October (101 activities)
        • April (80 activities)
        • November (64 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Windmill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Windmill are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Windmill?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Windmill. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Windmill?
        Windmill is a very popular trail. There have been 3,704 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,705 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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